Cyclone Remal makes landfall; one lakh evacuated in Bengal
The Hindu
Severe cyclonic storm Remal intensifies in West Bengal coasts, prompting evacuations and travel disruptions.
The severe cyclonic storm Remal started its landfall process between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around 9.15 p.m. on Sunday, as it intensified and moved northwards. By 11.30 p.m., the eye of the cyclone touched the land.
The West Bengal administration has evacuated people from low-lying and coastal areas of South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur to storm shelters. By 3 p.m., over one lakh people were shifted from coastal and vulnerable areas.
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The storm has resulted in disruptions in air, rail, and road transportation in Kolkata and other parts of south Bengal.
Eastern and Southeastern Railways cancelled several trains for Sunday and Monday. Ferry services in Kolkata and the Sundarbans had been suspended. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport suspended flight operations for 21 hours from Sunday noon, affecting 394 flights in both international and domestic sectors.
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata suspended cargo and container handling operations for 12 hours from Sunday evening.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review response and preparedness for the cyclonic storm, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged people to stay safe and remain indoors.
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